Gogol | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Studies have been conducted on blood lipids and inflammation, but the results are inconclusive. Study results should be interpreted based on the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Gogol
Latin name
Commiphora wightii
Common names
Gogol
foreign names
Commiphora wightii
The group
Burseraceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
India and Pakistan; Ayurveda
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Burseraceae family, the scientific name Commiphora wightii is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
resin
chemical components
glucosterone
Properties and medical uses
Studies have been conducted on blood lipids and inflammation, but the results are inconclusive.
Study results should be interpreted based on the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations of the resin may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
It may affect the thyroid gland and interact with warfarin and liver medications.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
India and Pakistan; Ayurveda
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Commiphora wightii are taken into account, with botanically certified propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
India and Pakistan; Ayurveda.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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